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by Lisa Capobianco • September 6, 2017 • Comments Off on Plainville Republicans hold open house on Sept. 15

The Plainville Republican Town Committee will hold the official opening of their headquarters on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Located at 41 East Main Street (the former DBK Family Jewelers) Plainville Republicans will hold an open house for all…

by mchaiken • August 1, 2017 • Comments Off on Benefit set for Aug. 6 to help homeless pets

Caroline Dorman left her mark on countless dogs when she served as a Connecticut Humane Society volunteer, and now even more homeless pets will be helped in her memory for the second year in a row. The 2nd Caroline Dorman…

by mchaiken • August 1, 2017 • Comments Off on Spoiling their dinner for a good cause

The Children’s Miracle Network is the official charity of the Miss America Organization. Every year, Dairy Queen holds Miracle Treat Day, where franchises try to raise money for CMN, which includes the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford. Several of…

by jgoralski • July 20, 2017 • Comments Off on Tunxis to hold ‘Super Saturday’ registration on Aug. 5

Tunxis Community College will hold a “Super Saturday” on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Founders Hall. The annual event is designed to help new and continuing students apply and register for the fall semester. Super Saturday…

by mchaiken • June 20, 2017 • Comments Off on Everyday Heroes recognized

Two Everyday Heroes were recognized at the June 12 Plainville Board of Education meeting. Middle School of Plainville eighth grader Lexi Charbonneau, nominated by Middle School of Plainville staff members Steve Leseur and Carol Von Achen, and Plainville High School Culinary Arts teacher Al Lesage, nominated by Plainvile High School parent Sheri Ryan were honored for making a difference in the lives of others.

by mchaiken • June 20, 2017 • Comments Off on Knights of Columbus announce Family of the Year

Plainville Council 3544 of the Knights of Columbus has awarded the Family of the Year Award to Don Melanson and family. Mr. Melanson joined the Plainville council in March of 2015 and was active right away. In addition to assisting…

by mchaiken • May 23, 2017 • Comments Off on Petit welcomes Jerome Home residents, staff to capitol

State Rep. William Petit, Jr., back row, right, recently welcomed residents and staff from Jerome Home located in New Britain to the State Capitol. Petit joined the group during their tour of the Capitol, and spoke with them about his…

Members of Plainville Public library’s Flying Fingers Knit & Crochet group have made a blanket, which will be raffled off to support the Children’s Department. According to a press release from Plainville Public Library, donations will be accepted for the…

by mchaiken • February 28, 2017 • Comments Off on Students perform Arthur Miller play this month

Plainville High School will present the play ‘All My Sons’ by Arthur Miller. Performances will take place on the stage of the Mel Perry Auditorium on March 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m.…